Grimsel Pass: Innertkirchen

Tip

32.25 km long

Great panorama

Car

Meringues, marmots, and the steepest funicular railway in Europe guarantee an unforgettable ride over the Grimsel Pass (2165 m above sea level).

The Grimsel Pass (2165 m above sea level) connects Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland with Gletsch in Valais. The drive through the wild, barren mountain landscape will delight drivers. In addition to granite rock, reservoirs and power plants shape the image in one of the richest mineral areas of the Alps. Berg crystals can be admired at the Strahler Museum in Guttannen. A ride on the steepest funicular railway in Europe, the Gelmerbahn, is also worth a trip.

0:30 h
32.25 km
1,545 m
407 m
634 m
2,165 m
1,531 m
Start: Innertkirchen station
Destination: Gletsch station

Pavements

Street

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Innertkirchen - Grimsel Pass - Gletsch

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Innertkirchen and Gletsch are both very well connected.

There are various parking options in Innertkirchen, in Gletsch, and on the Grimsel Pass.

Innertkirchen and Gletsch are both very well connected by public transport. The timetable is as follows: SBB timetable

Additional information

Opening hours of Alpine passes

Grimselwelt - Gelmerbahn

Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Ferienregion Andermatt

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The popular dessert meringues is said to have been first made in the village of Meiringen, hence the name. Highly recommended to try.

Safety guidelines

The Grimsel Pass is closed in winter.

Grimsel Pass: Innertkirchen - Gletsch